Casey from Monroe, MI

12/22/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

MCCC has security at the campus I never felt unsafe while attending. I have left a laptop and a hat in class and came back for it a few hours later and a student was very kind to return the items to me.

Great for these types of students

MCCC is a good start for first year college freshmen that need to get a start on college plus it helps that cost of the classes there are inexpensive.

Bang for the buck

The cost of MCCC is low compared to traditional four year colleges.

Food and Dining

There is a cafeteria there is not anything elaborate but it is good for a quick stop to grab something basic. The prices are kind of high.

Dorm Life

There is no dorms at MCCC.

Academic Rigor

The classes are not to tough and I have learned a lot of the college basics that one may need to get a good start. A good example is myself I was scared of going back to school after being out of school for so long. After my first semester I had no problem doing well in class and was comfortable in the classroom sets there plus some of the classes are small which can make things easier. They have a learning center that greatly helped me with any homework and papers that I had to turn in.

Logan from La Salle, MI

Campus is a very safe environment. Personally, I have never had a problem while being on MCCC campus.

Clubs and Activities

The college offers many clubs and activities for students to participate in.

Great for these types of students

MCCC is great for students taking prerequisites and students unsure of the field of study they want to go into.

What to do for fun

At Monroe County Community College, there is a weight room that students can use for free. There are many programs that MCCC offers, such as International Studies Club and Intermural Basketball and Volleyball teams.

Food and Dining

MCCC contains a cafeteria which provides meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for affordable prices. They also have snacks for in between classes. It's very convenient because it's practically in the middle of all the buildings.

Dorm Life

There isn't dorms on this campus. Considering it is a community college, there are open apartments around the community, but nothing on campus.

Academic Rigor

Monroe County Community College has very helpful staff. The staff here don't over load students with work like people have told college horror stories. They also give you a fair timely manner to complete the work they assign students.

In three sentences

Monroe County Community College is a great place to start your education, especially if you're unsure of your field of study. It's rather affordable and there are many scholarships in the community that are given to MCCC students. The majority of the staff I have had are very helpful and go above their requirements to make sure their students understand the material they cover.

If you don't have to, try not to eat at the school. The food is not that good.

Dorm Life

There is no on-campus housing.

Tips for prospective students

Some tips for Prospective students: Explore your options and do research on your possible professors.

In three sentences

Monroe County Community College is a small relatively small college. They offer many different classes and you can also be apart of many different clubs. I would rate them a 7 out of 10 for Community Colleges.

Students that do not know what field they want to go into or do not have much money for college.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The Cellar is a place for students to relax and socialize.

Bang for the buck

It is much cheaper than going to a University; however, the classes are not as challenging.

What to do for fun

There are many clubs and other activities. Also, there is a nice recreation center to work out at or play basketball or other sports.

Food and Dining

The food is expensive so I suggest you bring your own lunch.

Dorm Life

No dorm life. It is a commuter school.

Academic Rigor

The classes are not all that difficult, but you learn a lot more than you think. There are also many resources that can help if you are having trouble with classes.

Tips for prospective students

Take an art class with Gary Wilson even if you are not good at art. He is a great professor, and will teach you skills you never thought you would have. Also, try your best in all your classes; as long as you study and pay attention in class you will be fine.

In three sentences

Monroe County Community College is a wonderful place to get a start on your college education when you are not sure what you want to do yet. There are many great and helpful professors. MCCC has a variety of classes and programs for its small size.

Dan from Erie, MI

In two years of attendance, I have never noticed any type of dispute or problems on campus.

Clubs and Activities

Very few clubs to activities on campus.

Great for these types of students

Those who are either undecided on which university to attend or what major to pursue, or for older adults who wish to go back and further explore education.

Bang for the buck

I am definitely glad that I took my time and chose to attend Monroe Community, as it gave me plenty of time to decide my major and take classes that would benefit me to transfer to a larger university to pursue my degree.

What to do for fun

Most people do not hang around campus, as most students live in the surrounding community.

Food and Dining

Cafeteria is fairly small and limited, but adequate for what it is.

Dorm Life

Being a small community college, there are no dorms.

Academic Rigor

Very few classes are easy or not as rigorous as those at another university. Many friends who have transferred to other compare the classes difficulty as even with those at larger universities.

Tips for prospective students

Know why you're coming to school here. If you know you are coming here only to get basic credits done and transfer, do your research to make sure you are not wasting your time and money and to set yourself up for success.

In three sentences

I feel as if Monroe Community is very effective for what it is, a 2-year college intended for associate degree programs and for students wishing to transfer. The counselors are extremely helpful and for being a community college, most of the staff seems upstanding. Due to it's small size, the college is very personal and helpful.

Katie from Ottawa Lake, MI

08/23/2011

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has not been to campus.

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Tips for prospective students

If you're trying to work and go to school full time, consider taking some of the online classes that MCCC has available. Online classes are really convenient if you have the self-discipline to do the course work!

Bang for the buck

I was surprised by the low cost of tuition for this school. Community colleges where I grew up were at least twice as expensive.

Will enjoy being here

This school is close to my home, so I'll be attending with people from my area. The close commute will make it much more enjoyable than other schools as well.

Will learn a lot

Based on the description of classes that I've seen on the school website, I would say that they have a solid program for my major.

Erin

- Students with an undecided major. - Students who are financially strapped. - Students who prefer smaller class sizes. - Adults returning to school.

Tips for prospective students

- Study and attend class. You'll get out of it what you put into it. - Don't be afraid to ask for help because it's easy to get. Nearly all of my professors tell you their office hours on the first day of class, just in case you need some extra help outside the classroom. There's also a learning lab full of student tutors, and some classes even have a study group that meets shortly before the class period.

Bang for the buck

If you're unsure of your major or just have financial issues, this is a great place to go for the first year or two of college. You can get a solid, well-rounded educational base at a fairly low cost. Additionally, I knew several older adult students who returned to school to get degrees. The general consensus among them was that MCCC's low cost and class times from early morning to later in the evening made it easier for them to balance work and family with school.

Did enjoy being here

Honestly, I wasn't too keen on going here at first. I only went here because I wasn't sure what I wanted to major in, and it was cheaper to take a variety of classes and find out what I wanted to do here, as opposed to a more expensive university. I did end up enjoying several classes, and I ultimately don't regret my decision to go here first.

Did learn a lot

Overall I had good teachers who were excellent on explaining the material and making it interesting. Teachers are a huge factor, but another factor is you, the student. If you're interested in the topic and make a strong effort to study and learn, you're probably going to get something out of it.

Kara

Students who prefer smaller classes. School provides a quiet learning environment.

Tips for prospective students

- The professors here have made themselves available to aid students, don't be afraid to ask for help. - Classes are challenging. Study, make use of the resources available to you, and - most importantly - attend class.

Bang for the buck

This is personal, of course, but I definitely feel like I'm getting my money's worth or more. Classes are affordable and I feel like the quality of the classroom environment is better than what I could get for more money.

Am enjoying being here

The environment of the school is refreshing and I am satisfied with the way I am being taught.

Am learning a lot

As is to be expected with college, I have learned more here in under a year than I did in four years of high school. Over all, I'm thrilled with the school! These classes have been challenging, but nothing too far out of my league and I feel that I am getting a good education here.

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